“Avatar” tops weekend BO with $ 73 million

According to studio estimates, James Cameron’s lavish film “Avatar” has topped the weekend box office after raking in $ 73 million.
“The Princess and the Frog” landed the second spot with $ 12.2 million. “The Blind Side” came third with $10 million while “Did You Hear About the Morgans?” stood fourth with $7 million. “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” rounded off the top five weekend box office collections with $ 4.4 million.
“Avatar” has been made with a budget estimated between $ 250 and $ 300 million is expected to do well in the coming weeks.